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Estimated cost of funeral

The estimated costs shown are for cremation only. Please call us if you would like to discuss a burial.

  • Attended Funeral£2895
  • Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1154
  • Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£4049

The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.

The Attended Funeral at a glance

  • You will be introduced to your expert funeral arranger who will help arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one
  • Your funeral director will attend the service to conduct the funeral
  • We will provide a Park Coffin; you can choose from our wide range of alternative coffins and caskets for an additional cost
  • We can provide a basic gown, or dress your loved one in their own clothes, according to your wishes
  • We will also follow your instructions regarding hair, makeup and other personal effects
  • We will remain available after the day of the funeral for further aftercare, support and any additional services required

Some important things to consider

  • When and where you would like the service to take place
  • Whether you would like a personalised procession route
  • If you would like readings, songs or music
  • Whether you would like funeral flowers or donations
  • If you would like printed service stationery

Our alternative choice of funerals

If you are uncertain of whether the Attended Funeral is right for your loved one, you can find out more about our other options below:

The Duckworth Funeral

Our Simple Funeral offers a complete funeral at a lower cost, without compromising on the quality of the service that is delivered. It includes all of the essentials, including a professional and fully trained Funeral Director to support you every step of the way.

The Unattended Funeral

Our Unattended Funeral will best suit your needs if you want to arrange a simple and straightforward cremation without a service or ceremony, allowing you and your loved one's friends and family to commemorate them in your own way.

Memorials

Choose from a variety of options, including headstones and urns to memorial plaques, vases, statues, jewellery and plenty more. With a Memorial, you can create a tribute that especially reflects the life, love and cherished memories of your loved one.

Service details

Find out more about The Attended Funeral and what it entails:

Coffins

The Attended Funeral includes the price of a Park Coffin from our Traditional Collection. For an additional cost, we have a variety of alternative coffins and caskets available.

The Snowdon from Our Traditional Collection

Snowdon Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection

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Park Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection

The Golden Leaf Oak from Our Casket Collection

Golden Leaf Oak Casket from the collection Casket Collection

The Royale from Our Classic Collection

Royale Coffin from the collection Classic Collection

The Twilight Silver from Our Casket Collection

Twilight Silver Casket from the collection Casket Collection

The Last Supper from Our Classic Collection

Last Supper Coffin from the collection Classic Collection

The Michelangelo Poplar from Our Casket Collection

Michelangelo Poplar Casket from the collection Casket Collection

The Opal from Our Classic Collection

Opal Coffin from the collection Classic Collection

The Heavenly White from Our Casket Collection

Heavenly White Casket from the collection Casket Collection

The Sapphire from Our Classic Collection

Sapphire Coffin from the collection Classic Collection

Bamboo Coffin from Our Natural Collection

Bamboo Coffin from the collection Natural Collection

Willow Coffin from Our Natural Collection

Willow Coffin from the collection Natural Collection

Fishing Scene from Our Picture Collection

Fishing Coffin from the collection Picture Collection

Cardboard Coffin from Our Natural Collection

Cardboard Coffin from the collection Natural Collection

Footballs from Our Picture Collection

Footballs Coffin from the collection Picture Collection

Windsor Coffin

Windsor Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection

Golf Scene from Our Picture Collection

Golf Coffin from the collection Picture Collection

The Exmoor from Our Traditional Collection

Exmoor Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection

Lily Scene from Our Picture Collection

Lily Coffin from the collection Picture Collection

The Dale from Our Traditional Collection

Dale Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection

Manhanttan Scene from Our Picture Collection

Manhattan Coffin from the collection Picture Collection

The Lomond from Our Traditional Collection

Lomond Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection

Motorcycle from Our Picture Collection

Motorcycle Coffin from the collection Picture Collection

The Pembroke from Our Traditional Collection

Pembroke Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection

Poppy Scene from Our Picture Collection

Poppy Coffin from the collection Picture Collection

The Northumberland from Our Traditional Collection

Northumberland Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection

Summer Garden Scene from Our Picture Collection

Summer Garden Coffin from the collection Picture Collection

The Brecon from Our Traditional Collection

Brecon Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection

Seashore Scene from Our Picture Collection

Seashore Coffin from the collection Picture Collection

The Cairngorm from Our Traditional Collection

Cairngorm Coffin from the collection Traditional Collection

Essential third party costs

Additional costs need to be paid to various third parties in order for Attended Funeral at Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors to take place. Find out what these are and why they are necessary:

There are certain third party costs that you may need to pay for your loved one’s funeral to go ahead. These can include crematoria costs and fees for a minister or celebrant.

If you need to pay any of these costs, your funeral arranger will liaise with the necessary third parties and make any required external payments on your behalf. We will also manage and distribute all associated paperwork and documentation.

Example Third Party Costs

Crematorium Cost
£955
Celebrant or Minister Fee
£199
Total essential third party costs
£1154

Optional costs

Optional extras can be added to further personalise your loved one's funeral. Find out more about these below:

There are certain third party costs that you may need to pay for your loved one’s funeral to go ahead. These can include crematoria costs and fees for a minister or celebrant.

If you need to pay any of these costs, your funeral arranger will liaise with the necessary third parties and make any required external payments on your behalf. We will also manage and distribute all associated paperwork and documentation.

Example of Optional Funeral Costs

*Data based on UK averages in the SunLife Cost of Dying report 2025

Memorial
£1038
Catering
£527
Flowers
£222
Venue hire
£351
Death notice
£81
Order sheets/service cards
£123

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